Button the Best Dressed Bear Soft Toy Sewing Pattern

Buttons is a teddy bear with built-in shirt & pants (trousers) details and a felt waist coat. This easy, non-jointed teddy bear pattern gives you 2 options: use pre-loved clothing items to create a dressed memory toy OR use all new fabric with the included collar, cuffs & bow tie pattern pieces. Buttons is conveniently sized to fit an adult collared shirt – a perfect “grandpa” or “dad” bear. Add names & dates to his large footpads, which include guide marks for a 4inch embroidery machine hoop. Most importantly, Buttons is an EASY pattern suitable for beginners who want a bear with lots of personality and customisation options.

Difficulty: Beginner

Designer: Pauline McArthur / Funky Friends Factory

Size: 33cm/13inches (sitting)

Suitable Fabric: Buttons Bear can be sewn in most fabrics. He has been created with memory bears in mind so you can use clothing items. Use interfacing to line fabrics that are thin and very stretchy – this allows you to mix different types of fabrics.

Pattern Requirements:
♥ MAIN FABRIC – 33 x 55cm wide / 13 x 21½ inches wide *
♥ SHIRT FABRIC – 33 x110cm wide / 13 x 43 inches wide *
♥ PANTS FABRIC – 44 x 55cm wide / 17½ x 21½ inches wide *
♥ BOW TIE FABRIC – 10 x 29cm wide / 4 x 11½ inches wide
♥ FELT (WAISTCOAT) – 14 x 47cm wide / 5½ x 18½ inches wide
♥ 18mm craft eyes.
♥ Shirt buttons (12mm/½inch size) – 5 for shirt 3 for waistcoat.

* Light-weight, iron-on interfacing required if using stretch clothing items.